Protestation

/ˌprɒtɛsˈteɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A formal declaration or affirming of one's opinion or feelings, often in opposition to something.

His protestation against the new policy was loud and clear during the meeting.

The act of protesting; a statement of dissent.

Despite her protestation, the management proceeded with the layoffs.

A claim or assertion made as a form of expression of one's feelings.

Her protestation of love seemed genuine, yet he had doubts.

Derived from the Latin 'protestatio', meaning a public declaration.

protestation of loyalty:

A formal declaration of allegiance or fidelity.

false protestation:

A declaration made with insincerity or deceit.

A major complaint or grievance.

Her protestation was so loud, it turned into a full-on showdown.

A desperate declaration in a heated argument.

He threw out a protestation that was more about volume than substance.